Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104670 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 21, 1996 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Cruise Control System |
| Production period | September 1993 — March 1994 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,252 units |
Defect
On turbocharged engine vehicles equipped with a cruise control system, the hook on the cruise control lever mounted to the throttle body is improperly shaped. When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the cruise control cable may disengage from the lever groove and ride up onto the hook, causing the engine to remain at high rpm.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, add a cable retention cover to the hook on the affected lever.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-BD5 | LEGACY | BD5-001301 — BD5-007783 |
| E-BG5 | LEGACY | BG5-001301 — BG5-027832 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ターボ付きエンジン搭載のオートクルーズ装置装着車において、スロットル本体に取り 付けられているオートクルーズ用レバーのフックの形状が不適切なため、アクセルペダル を踏み込んだ際に、当該レバーの溝からオートクルーズ用ケーブルが外れ、フックに乗り 上げることがあり、エンジンが高回転の状態となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該レバーのフックに外れ防止用カバーを追加する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000059